Meadvale and St. John’s Ward by-election - Thursday 16 October 2025
Pages in Meadvale and St. John’s Ward by-election - Thursday 16 October 2025
- 1. You are here: Meadvale and St. John’s Ward by-election - Thursday 16 October 2025
- 2. Information for candidates
- 3. Election timetable and notices
- 4. Information for campaigners
- 5. Election count and declaration of results
A by-election for a Borough Councillor in the Meadvale and St John’s Ward will be held on 16 October 2025. Electors can vote for one candidate only. You can find out more about registering to vote and how to vote on our website.
The role of Borough Councillors
Local councils are made up of councillors who are elected by the public in local elections. Councillors work with local people and partners, such as community groups, businesses, and other organisations, to agree and deliver on local priorities.
Who can vote in the Borough Council By-election
To vote in the Borough by-election you must:
- be registered to vote
- be 18 or over on the day of the election
- be registered at an address in the Meadvale and St. John's Ward
- not be legally excluded from voting
You must also be one of the following:
- a British citizen
- an Irish citizen
- a qualifying EU citizen
- citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal or Spain or
- citizen of another EU country, with permission to enter or stay - or not needed permission - since 31 December 2020, and this has continued without a break.
- a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission.